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Member Spotlight: Zeb Henson, MD

By Kayce Maisel posted 2 days ago
Zeb Henson, MD Clerkship Director and Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program Director University of Mississippi School of Medicine How long have you been a member of AAIM? My first meeting was the 2009 Chief Resident meeting in Dallas. I couldn’t believe there were so many people in one place who cared about doing medical education the best way possible! What is your favorite part of your job? Having a hand—albeit small—in individual success stories is what keeps me going in these roles. To watch a resident go from struggling, feeling behind or overwhelmed, to becoming a competent graduate ready for unsupervised practice is the deepest joy ...

November 2025 Diversity Now Newsletter

By Kayce Maisel posted 9 days ago
November 2025 Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond. November Is American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Heritage Month American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated each November. This month invites us to recognize enduring contributions, celebrate cultural traditions, and uplift stories of AI/AN communities. The AAMC is spotlighting summer programs designed to support AI/AN premed students and those serving AI/AN communities. These programs offer diverse ...

Registration Now Open: Foundations of Academic Internal Medicine for Education Administrators (FAIM-EA)

By Kayce Maisel posted 10 days ago
Now in its fourth year, the 12-week course for new education administrators Foundations of Academic Internal Medicine for Education Administrators (FAIM-EA) is designed, developed, and taught by experienced Alliance member administrators. This course is ideal for new administrators of programs in UME (undergraduate medical education) or GME (graduate medical education) and includes four 2-hour live virtual sessions, allowing attendees to interact with leaders in the field of academic medicine. For more information, including the course schedule and registration details, please visit the FAIM-EA page . #News #Feature

AAIM Volunteer Spotlight Video: Dominique L. Cosco, MD

By Kayce Maisel posted 23 days ago
This month, AAIM shines the Volunteer Spotlight on Dominique L. Cosco, MD, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

AIMW26 Registration Now Open - Join Us in Seattle!

By Kayce Maisel posted 27 days ago
Academic Internal Medicine Week is the premier conference for faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Join your friends and colleagues from April 19-22, 2026 in Seattle, WA! REGISTER TODAY #News #Feature

The Alliance Signs On to Reject Cuts to Funding for FY 2026 Programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By Kayce Maisel posted 29 days ago
October 2025 - AAIM joins the coalition in urging the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to reject cuts of $1.77 billion to programs of the CDC in FY 2026. The CDC Coalition urges House and Senate leaders reject cuts it believes undermines critical public health programs. Instead, the Coalition requests a final, bipartisan FY 2026 bill providing robust funding for the CDC and its vital contributions to the country's health care infrastructure. Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

The Alliance Signs On to Support $47.2B for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

By Kayce Maisel posted 10-29-2025
AAIM joins more than 450 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research urging leaders of the House and Senate (HHS) appropriations committees to finalize the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) spending bill of $47.2 billion for the NIH. Funding is already Senate Appropriations Committee-approved and would be in addition to funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

How Will Changes to J-1 and H-1B Visa Policies Impact You?  (Testimonials)

By Kayce Maisel posted 10-17-2025
As part of their advocacy work, the American College of Physicians (ACP) is collecting personal stories and testimonials on the wide-ranging impact of recent administrative changes to J-1 and H-1B visa policies. In order to accurately document what these policies mean for the U.S. health workforce and patient access, the ACP would like to hear from all impacted members, particularly program directors and IMGs. Complete the Survey #News #Feature #Advocacy

Call to Action: Urge Exemption from the $100,000 Application Fee for H1-B Visas

By Kayce Maisel posted 10-17-2025
In response to a recent Executive Order imposing a $100,000 fee on employers for each H1-B application , the Alliance and the American College of Physicians (ACP) ask members to contact their representatives to urge the Secretary of Homeland Security to enact the national interest exemption on H-1B visa fees for physicians. ACP has provided an editable form letter which will automatically be sent to representatives according to ZIP code. Visit the ACP Legislative Action Center #News #Feature #Advocacy

Registration for the 2026 APM Winter Meeting Is Now Open!

By Kayce Maisel posted 10-06-2025
The APM Winter Meeting, taking place Feb. 25-28, 2026 in the beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, is the association’s premier gathering, providing chairs and leaders in academic internal medicine opportunities to learn and share about the issues most relevant to their departments. Register Today #News #Feature

Member Spotlight: Taunia Robinson, MBA

By Kayce Maisel posted 09-30-2025
Taunia Robinson, MBA Coordinator, GME Operations Boonshoft School of Medicine Wright State University How long have you been a member of AAIM? 4 years. What is your favorite part of your job? Learning new things, helping others and being a part of the GME Team. How has the AAIM membership been of value to you and your career? AAIM membership has been of value to me and my career with networking, meeting new people and sharing ideas. When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in the medical field? I knew in the mid-1990s when I was in the business field that I could make an even stronger difference in the medical field. ...

The Alliance Joins 164 Healthcare Organizations Urging Policymakers to Codify the FAIR Model for Federal Research Funding

By Kayce Maisel posted 09-24-2025
The Alliance Joins the AAMC and More Than 160 Healthcare Organizations Urging Policymakers to Embrace and Codify the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) Model for Federal Research Funding September 2025 - As of September 22, 2025, 164 organizations have signed on to a letter requesting lawmakers to develop a new, more transparent model for ensuring that institutions’ essential research costs are adequately supported. The letter also urges the relevant governing bodies not to institute arbitrary caps which, without nuance, could prevent high-quality scientific research. Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Recipients

By Kayce Maisel posted 09-19-2025
The Alliance is pleased to Announce the 2026 recipients of its esteemed award program . Recognizing the outstanding achievements of educators, researchers, administrators, and leaders, the Alliance Awards Program shines a spotlight on the impactful contributions made by faculty and staff in internal medicine departments at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Join us in congratulating the recipients! #News #Feature

AAIM Posts Public Comment Urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to Protect Duration of Status for J-1 Visa Physicians

By Kayce Maisel posted 09-19-2025
The public comment period for proposed DHS rule Docket ICEB-2025-0001 is now open and the Alliance encourages all members to participate. If implemented, J-1 physicians would be required to complete Extensions of Status (EOS), a process which can take 6 months to more than a year. AAIM leaders posted a public comment explaining the unnecessary nature of the change and urging DHS to protect physicians' duration of status. The comment period closes September 29, 2025. Get More Information #News #Feature #Advocacy

The Alliance Joins Community Letter to Preserve Long-standing Loan Limit Exception for Health Professions

By Kayce Maisel posted 09-04-2025
AAIM joins over 40 organizations and educational institutions urging the Department of Education to continue extending the loan limit exception for health professions. A key aspect of providing health care to underserved communities is supporting aspiring health professionals in those communities. Preserving the long-standing exception, authorized by the Department of Education, ensuring equal access to health care across communities in America. Read the letter To read more about AAIM's advocacy efforts, view the Advocacy News page. #News #Feature #Advocacy

AAIM Member Spotlight: Liza G. Icayan, MD, FACP

By Kayce Maisel posted 08-28-2025
Liza G. Icayan, MD, FACP Residency Program Director University of Chicago (Endeavor Health-NorthShore Hospitals) How long have you been a member of AAIM? I attended my first AAIM conference as a Chief Resident in 1993 and, with the exception of a few years, I've been a member ever since. What is your favorite part of your job? Interacting with the residents and watching them grow and develop, professionally intellectually and personally is one of my favorite aspects of this role. I also really enjoy working with our amazing team of associate program directors, chief residents, and committed faculty. Innovating and thinking about new ways ...

August 2025 Diversity Now Newsletter

By Kayce Maisel posted 08-28-2025
August 2025 Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond. AAIM Celebrates Women in Medicine Month September marks Women in Medicine Month (#WIMmonth), created by the American Medical Association (AMA) to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of women in medicine, advocate for women in medicine, and to bring awareness to health issues effecting female patients. According to this 2024 Association of American Medical College (AAMC) report , women are the majority of applicants ...

AAIM Urges Reauthorization of the HRSA's Title VII and VIII Programs

By Kayce Maisel posted 08-20-2025
AAIM Signs On with 67 Organizations in Urging Reauthorization of the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA's) Title VII and VIII Programs August 2025 - To ensure schools, students, health professionals, and communities are prepared to meet the varied needs of the nation's population, the letter urges a reauthorization of Title VII health professions and Title VIII nursing workforce development programs, which are set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2025. Download the full letter. Keep updated on AAIM's most recent efforts on the advocacy web page . #News #Feature #Advocacy

AAIM Volunteer Spotlight Video: Dr. Paul D. O’Rourke

By Kayce Maisel posted 07-31-2025
AAIM Volunteer Spotlight Video: Dr. Paul D. O’Rourke This month, AAIM shines the Volunteer Spotlight on Dr. Paul D. O’Rourke, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center.

Register Today: Foundations of Academic Internal Medicine for Department and Division Administrators (FAIM-DDA)

By Kayce Maisel posted 07-22-2025
Registration for the FAIM-DDA course is now open! The first live session will kick off this asynchronous learning course on Sept. 10, 2025. For more details including costs, deadlines, and detailed course schedule, please visit the FAIM-DDA page . #News #Feature